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    Used Dash Pads- Any value?

    I used black roll on bed liner to dress up the pad on my '83. It's a driver and looks much better now. It all depends on the level of the build. I couldn't justify $500 for a new pad.
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    Bench seat to bucket seat and center console conversion

    Any seat will fit any vehicle with enough fabrication. It depends on your fabrication skills. I prefer the Lexus 330/350 seats but it's not a bolt in
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    Need a hood measurement please.

    My blazer just came back from restoration. So many parts and gaps needed correction during the process.Present body lines are now better than original. Do not expect to get perfect body lines without professional bodywork tactics and methods. It all depends on the level of your build.
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    New old guy from California

    I prefer your unmolested patina look. They are only original once.
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    Fleetside bed sides different?

    My RMD is due. I'll take 50.
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    New or junkyard?

    If you are paying a resto shop to restore original fenders it's about a wash money wise vrs new metal. Replacement metal is fine but will still take some refinement. I just got my blazer back from resto and used all AMD replacement metal and there is still a fair amount of finness Involved to...
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    New Square Jimmy owner, starts with the floors

    You're going to spend a lot of money and brainpower on something that needs to be up to original GM specs only. IMHO.
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    1978 C20 5.3 swap

    Unless you have drone issues, that x or h pipe is worth about 5 hp. not worth it in my world.
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    as much as it pains me to say this....

    That truck would be worth 5k here in allentown pa. God bless.
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    What wire under new carpet?

    Wow just wow. Where did that come from? We're all nice guys here. Move on.
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    Engine Build

    I use a stock starter but wrap the hedder in the area of the starter.
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    87' 350 SBC Rebuild

    I'm confused as to why you would want to put electric fans on a mostly stock build. A good radiator and fan clutch setup should be perfectly fine.
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    Need real-world exhaust advise

    My go to combo is long tube headers, 21/2"flowmaster 50 series mufflers, and 21/2" pipes exiting behind the wheels. No drone and a nice rumble.
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    Hello & Seeking Restoration Info

    Not only does a restoration take a long time depending on the shop, their backlog could easily be a year or more. My wait was 14 months.
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    Oil change

    I use 15-40 rotella per my engine builders recommendation. I also add 6oz of zink additive for all flat tappet engines.
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    Hello & Seeking Restoration Info

    My k5 has been in the resto shop since Halloween. Without driveline or interior work ,It will still be 40k+ just to give an idea of what things cost these days. That shop only charges $85/hr.
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    Door issues with rust

    New doors are cheap. AMD or LMC
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    No oil pressure

    Those 2 drives are not going to disengage because of a cracked plastic coupler.
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    New to Trucks- Want to Purchase a patina project

    Yes the dog stays above all.
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    Factory column to mustang rack and pinion questions

    Your build demands much more than "bolt on"
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    Need advice on what to do.

    Maybe there is a HS or college auto shop class in your area that would take on your repair. That is not big damage and relatively routine to repair for a veteran body guy. In my experience, if you have damage (rust) in the places shown, there is more to be found where you may not have looked.
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    1988 Crew Cab 454 TBI Knock

    Mighty good advice in my opinion. You will have to determine where your budget and talent limits are and go from there.
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    Gear Ratio Help

    I would change the cam to something more low end torque friendly. The trans and gears are not the problem IMHO.
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    hypothetical, mpg

    I have the 6.2/700r4 in the K10.Runs like a dream. 15-17 mpg.
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    hypothetical, mpg

    Yea I have swapped seats, Lexus Rx 350 in the '81 and Lexus rx330 in the '72 . Not afraid to upgrade my ride as I drive them daily. Not sure what your point is. Also leather Silverado steering wheels in both.

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